All students are required to meet the general university admission requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or natural science
• Undergraduate courses in calculus and statistics
• At least three years of full-time engineering work experience by the time you complete the program

Additional Documentation
Your application must include the following:

• Statement of objectives: One to two pages outlining why you want to pursue a graduate degree, accomplishments/traits that would make you a good addition to our program and future plans/goals. Most statements are three to four paragraphs in length.
• Names and emails of three professional and/or academic references who will provide letters of recommendation. References will be contacted automatically using the email addresses provided by you, but it is your responsibility to ensure the letters are submitted before the application deadline.
• Resume/curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts from each institution attended
  • Failure to list any colleges or universities from which you received a degree or enrolled in graduate coursework may result in dismissal from the university.
  • If transcripts are not in English, you must furnish a translation by an appropriate authority.
  • You will be asked for official transcripts after notification of admission.

To stay competitive, organizations need more educated and informed technical managers. This need fuels the increased demand for graduates of engineering management programs. Some of the environments in which engineering management skills are important include:

• government agencies
• small- to large-scale manufacturers
• healthcare providers
• military operations
• professional consulting companies
• service organizations

Core Courses (15 credits)

• IMSE 605 - Advanced Industrial Management (3 credits)
• IMSE 680 - Quantitative Problem-Solving Techniques (3 credits)
• IMSE 806 - Engineering Project Management (3 credits)
• IMSE 810 - Industrial Logistics Engineering (3 credits)
• IMSE 811 - Advanced Production and Inventory Control (3 credits)
• IMSE 822 - Advanced Engineering Economy (3 credits)

Electives (15 credits)

• Any course not used as a core course
• Of the 30 credits required, at least 18 credits should be at the 700 level and above
• Courses offered by other K-State departments, if approved by an advisor, can also be elective courses
• Unless prior approval is obtained, a maximum of 6 credits can be transferred from another school, and no more than 6 credits can be taken from an outside department
• Courses in the IMSE department must be above the 600 level
• Courses outside the department must be above the 500 level
• No more than 6 credits can be taken at the 500 level